The Audition Playbook

What you should expect

A One-of-a-Kind Audition Mentorship Session! A one-of-a-kind ballet audition guided mentorship session, led by a working pro. This is a highly personalized, professional development experience designed to prepare dancers comprehensively for the audition process. This session integrates technical coaching, artistic refinement, and individualized career mentorship to support your audition selection strategy: Identifying companies that best align with your current level and long-term career goals. Professional presentation: How to prepare polished audition materials such as photos, résumé, video submissions, and written applications. Learn your audience: Understand who you may be auditioning for and what your company choices have to offer based on coaching, rep, and performances. Self-presentation and communication: Best practices for entering the room confidently, introducing oneself professionally, and responding to directors or panelists. Mental and emotional readiness: Strategies for managing nerves, staying focused, maintaining confidence, and navigating the pressures of audition environments. Audition awareness: Understanding what adjudicators typically look for, how to make a positive impression, and how to adapt to different audition formats or expectations. Goal setting and development planning: Creating a clear, structured roadmap for the weeks and months ahead, including preparation timelines, portfolio deadlines, and personalized daily habits to support success. Throughout the session, the mentor acts as both advisor and advocate—offering perspective, clarity, and insider insight to help the dancer approach their auditions with professionalism and purpose. The experience is supportive yet strategic, refining not technique, but the dancer’s readiness, presentation, and mindset. professional trajectory.